Cosplay Hairstyles Options

[Shokora]

Anyone have some advice on bangs??? I don't have them...I'll be cosplaying as Rin from Fate/Stay night. I don't need a wig, as I have really long black hair, but I don't want to have to cut my own hair to make bangs. So how can I use my own hair and not have to cut it to get bangs?

[NonokeCute-zie]

I think there are hair pieces that you can use. I'm not sure where but I've heard of some type of "clip -on" bangs? Maybe someone here knows more about them, try googling it =]

[spika-san]

http://amphigory.com
^ has alot of good wigs and wig add-ons such as bangs =]

[Shokora]

Awesome!!!!! I think that's exactly what I was looking for!!! My cousin is also doing Astharoche Asran from Trinity Blood, and she has short-ish blond hair...so I needed to get her some hair extensions or a clip for the long hair that the character has in the back...that website is great, thanks spika-san!

[spika-san]

aww you're welcome =] anytime
XD

[Mr. Gains]

This should be a good one. Can anyone give pointers for me for Paul Phoenix from Tekken's hair?


I'm pretty sure that I have enough hair to do it without a wig. Just needs a little dye to get it the right color. Do you think a normal hairstylist would be able to do this or how should I go about getting it done? My last cosplay had a shaved head so I didn't need to worry about it, haha.

Edit: That pic is about 2 months old, so it has grown a little more.

[bunnykat]

This should be a good one. Can anyone give pointers for me for Paul Phoenix from Tekken's hair?
I'm pretty sure that I have enough hair to do it without a wig. Just needs a little dye to get it the right color. Do you think a normal hairstylist would be able to do this or how should I go about getting it done? My last cosplay had a shaved head so I didn't need to worry about it, haha.

Edit: That pic is about 2 months old, so it has grown a little more.

hair spray, hair concrete, and pomade are your best friends when doing this type of thing.

i wouldn't recommend (sp?) gelling it, since it'll take forever to dry, and when it does, it flakes, and you look like you have really bad dandruff.

a product that is thick can sometimes be hard to work with, but the end results are marvelous.

Or, you can kill 2 birds with one stone by finding a colored hair gel. i wanted to put blue streaks in my hair, but i didn't want them to be permanant, so i tryed some sort of temporary dye cream in a tub, and it made my hair really hard. T.T

hope that that helps.. ^^
sorry that it's kinda vague on details.

[Lady]

Edit: That pic is about 2 months old, so it has grown a little more.

Eeh, your hair is still a little short for that hairstyle, but if you must use your own hair...follow the directions below, or use Elmer's Glue. Hairspray, pomade, hair glue, and gel never worked to get me Aeris bangs, but Elmer's glue did. Use it only as a last resort, though, as it takes FOREVER to wash out and really isn't that great for your hair. Make sure you have a blowdrier and lots of patience! Work in sections, as your arms are going to get tired fast!

[Ayako_Mono]

Try got2be glued & a blow dryer. I used that hairspray last year to create a bow of hair that still stands on it's own. I'd say enlist the help of a friend (to spray/blow) & be prepared to spend a little time upside down while it sets! Just spray a small section, hit it w/ the heat for a little bit then move on to the next section.